Prosecutors in Turin have opened an
investigation into incitement of suicide in relation to the
death of a female inmate, 28-year-old Azzurra Campari, who hung
herself in her cell as Le Vallette prison on Friday.
The formulation of the suspected crime is for now only a
formality in order to carry out the necessary inspections.
Prison sources say Campari had been under high surveillance
following her transfer from Liguria, but that this had been
lowered to 'medium' due to the presence of a so-called 'peer
supporter', namely her cell mate.
She reportedly took her life when her cell mate was absent.
Prosecutors are also probing the death in the same prison on
Friday of 43-year-old Susan John from Nigeria.
The woman had reportedly refused food, water and medication for
18 days.
Investigators have asked the prison management to provide a
series of documents on the two women and autopsies will ordered
on Monday.
For now, the cases are being treated separately.
Photo: Justice Minister Carlo Nordio during a visit to Le
Vallette prison in Turin on Saturday
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